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Harpy    
n. 残酷贪婪的人,鸟身女妖

残酷贪婪的人,鸟身女妖

harpy
n 1: a malicious woman with a fierce temper [synonym: {vixen},
{harpy}, {hellcat}]
2: (Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a
bird with the head of a woman
3: any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene
distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
[synonym: {harpy}, {harpy bat}, {tube-nosed bat}, {tube-nosed
fruit bat}]
4: large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America [synonym:
{harpy}, {harpy eagle}, {Harpia harpyja}]

Harpy \Har"py\ (h[aum]r"p[y^]), n.; pl. {Harpies} (-p[i^]z). [F.
harpie, L. harpyia, Gr. "a`rpyia, from the root of "arpa`zein
to snatch, to seize. Cf. {Rapacious}.]
1. (Gr. Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and
filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a
vulture, with long claws, and the face pale with hunger.
Some writers mention two, others three.
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Both table and provisions vanished quite.
With sound of harpies' wings and talons heard.
--Milton.
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2. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
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The harpies about all pocket the pool. --Goldsmith.
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3. (Zool.)
(a) The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier ({Circus
[ae]ruginosus}).
(b) A large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged
American eagle ({Thrasa["e]tus harpyia}). It ranges
from Texas to Brazil.
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{Harpy bat} (Zool.)
(a) An East Indian fruit bat of the genus {Harpyia} (esp.
{Harpyia cephalotes}), having prominent, tubular
nostrils.
(b) A small, insectivorous Indian bat ({Harpiocephalus
harpia}).

{Harpy fly} (Zool.), the house fly.
[1913 Webster] Harquebus


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  • Harpy - Wikipedia
    In Greek and Roman mythology, a harpy (plural harpies, Ancient Greek: ἅρπυια, romanized: hárpyia, [1][2] pronounced [hárpyːa]; Latin: harpȳia[3]) is a half-human and half- bird mythical creature, often believed to be a personification of storm winds [4] They feature in Homeric poems [5]
  • Harpy | Greek Mythology, Meaning Symbolism | Britannica
    Harpy, in Greco-Roman classical mythology, a fabulous creature, probably a wind spirit The presence of harpies as tomb figures, however, makes it possible that they were also conceived of as ghosts In Homer’s Odyssey they were winds that carried people away Elsewhere, they were sometimes
  • HARPY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of HARPY is a foul malign creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird
  • Harpy - World History Encyclopedia
    A harpy, also known as a harpyia (pl harpyiai), is a part-bird, part-woman monster in Greek mythology Known as the 'Hounds of Zeus,' they were the personification of storm winds and were under the
  • Harpies – Mythopedia
    The Harpies, personifications of storm winds, belonged to one of the oldest generations of gods They were usually imagined as vicious birds with the faces and torsos of women
  • The Harpy: Unpacking the Symbolism of These Winged Creatures
    Explore the multifaceted symbolism of harpies in mythology and modern culture, revealing their roles in themes of vengeance, femininity, and power
  • Harpy In Greek Mythology: Roles, Features, And Symbolism
    Explore the Harpy in Greek mythology, a creature that is part woman, part bird, connected with storms and the winds of Zeus
  • Harpy – Mythos Anthology
    The harpy, a fierce and fearsome creature from Greek mythology, is often depicted as a winged spirit, half-human and half-bird Its name, derived from the Greek word harpazein, means “to snatch,” which perfectly encapsulates the role these creatures played in ancient myths Often associated with the wrath of the gods, harpies served as divine agents of punishment, known for their cruelty
  • Harpy - New World Encyclopedia
    Harpy is the singular form for the mythical creatures called Harpies in Greek mythology, winged-beasts that were sent down by Zeus to punish, most famously the prophet Phineus They were sometimes referred to as "the hounds of Zeus" for such actions [1] Like many other second-tier Greek creatures, the Harpies were more prominent in art works than in mythological literature, and while they may
  • The Mythical Harpy: Definition, Powers, and Folklore
    **Definition:** A **harpy** is a **mythical creature** from Greek and Roman folklore, blending **bird and human traits**—often depicted as a **winged woman with talons, a beak, and a shrieking voice** They were feared as **harbingers of doom**, **kidnappers of mortals**, or **messengers of the gods**





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